I had the weirdest conversation with a friend. He says that UTM accepts applications from Form 5 directly. Around year 1998-2000. And the rest of us is sure that UTM only accepts Form6/matrics/diploma applications (like all Local Unis)
Anyone knows the details?

later in the thread someone says "UTM stopped the odd degree intakes shortly after 2000. the entire degree programme was reformed to ensure compliance to the bologna accord, and also to standardize the degree programmes in malaysia. back then, UTM's degree was 4-5 years, whereas degrees in other universities were only 3-4 years. the 1st year is always considered as a foundation programme, as the intake is all from SPM."

I think that is the accreditation by government body.. two of them forgot the name. After that Engineering course have to be 4 years excluding Foundation year.
I remember seeing my seniors courses' have people come and sit in and audit the FYP also
Starting to make more sense now

And also from UTM website:http://space.utm.my/foundation/
seems like they still have it? but the fees... wow wee not cheap

Hmm, this is something new to me too. Perhaps others may chip in.

Hi, I just wonder is there any chance to enrol into UTM if I failed to get UTM as first my choice in UPU? I got another offer which I’m not keen to enter. I was a diploma student I have sent them an email with all my details, hoping to get a reply from them. I wonder did anyone get into UTM without UPU?